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Statement on MD Governor’s September 23rd Executive Order
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2026 Nature Forward Statement on Gov. Wes Moore’s Executive Order on Data Center Development Group praises EO as a good first step, but calls for a pause on data center development until the General Assembly enacts protections with teeth CHEVY CHASE, MD – Nature Forward issued the following statement today…
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2026 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Priorities
2026 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Priorities (Updated as of 4/8/26 @ 11:47amSee updates post-General Assembly here: https://natureforward.org/2026-va-ga-wrap-up/ . . . This year’s Virginia General Assembly (a time when legislators get together to make a new set of laws) has seen a lot of change since last year. Virginia has a new governor – the first…
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Meet Atia, Our Maryland Data Center Intern!
Hey y’all, my name is Atia Bailey! I will be joining Nature Forward this year as a Maryland Data Center Intern and I am so excited to contribute to the Conservation Team’s work! My role as a research and outreach intern is to stay aware of current and upcoming data center policy and to educate…
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Creek Chronicles: Pinehurst Branch
A group of water quality monitors has been monitoring this stream in Rock Creek Park for three decades–even in the winter.
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Meet Our Maryland Data Center Intern, Calvin
Hello Nature Forward! My name is Calvin Chrisfield (he/him), and I am excited to be one of Nature Forward’s new Data Center Interns! Over the next year, I will be supporting our Maryland Conservation Advocate and the rest of the Conservation Team to protect Maryland’s residents, ecosystems, and natural spaces from irresponsible data center development. In addition to…
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Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly will be different
A lot has happened since the November 2025 state elections! Virginia’s General Assembly will be a bit different this year. Here’s a quick lay of the land: What else will be different? Key topics we’ll be monitoring Join us in Richmond for Lobby Days: February 4 & 9, 2026 Hop on a bus, join a…
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In 2026, more data center regulations could be coming in Maryland
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Maryland Matters
Proposals could require state approval for projects, curtail their energy demand during peak times
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